Time left to apply: End Date: December 4, 2024 (25 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-2024-3458
Company:
Finning (UK) Ltd
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Laboratory Team Leader
Leeds
37.5 hours/week
Job Description:
Based at our state-of-the-art UK laboratory in Leeds, our dedicated fluid and condition monitoring services team are experts in analysing, interpreting and providing detailed evaluations for oil, fuel, coolant, diesel exhaust fluid and transformer oil samples from all types of equipment. We are looking for a Laboratory Team Leader to join our team.
You will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership, preparing and analysing samples, ensuring regulatory compliance of equipment, stock control, training and providing technical analytical support. One of the primary responsibilities is to ensure the seamless daily operation of the laboratory, deputising for the Laboratory Operations Supervisor as necessary, and overseeing all aspects of staff supervision.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operation for various manual and automated analytical techniques. Drive operational performance - evolve processes to enable 1 day turn around.
* Leading a team: Ensure the team are trained and competent in the skills required for their roles, daily supervision of technicians providing adequate support and instruction.
* Health & Safety, Quality & Environment: Work closely with team members to ensure adherence with policy and procedures. Manage and update laboratory documentation.
* Equipment & Instruments: Ensure regular calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordinate instruments repairs with the OEM.
* Technical Support: Provide technical support to the team and carry out/assist in method development to new and existing equipment. Validate and commission new instruments.
Benefits:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Family-friendly policies to support working parents, Enhanced maternity and paternity package
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee wellbeing solutions, Mental Health first-aiders
* Electric car scheme (UK)
* Recognition awards
* The chance to work with a leading company in the industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
* Team Leadership and training experience in a laboratory environment (desirable)
* Effective data analysis, document control, and technical bench skills
* Strong problem-solving, training, team building, and mentoring and coaching abilities
* Scientific Instrument calibration & maintenance
* Method Development and Validation (desirable)
* Laboratory Process, Procedures & Policies
* Health & Safety, Environment & Quality Procedures & Policies
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
Education & Training:
* Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline
* Health and Safety Qualification - IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable)
Join Us:
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference, apply today to become a part of the Finning team. Together, we can drive innovation and excellence in condition monitoring.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
About Us
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
OUR DIVISIONS:
* Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
* Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.
* Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
* Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
* Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.
* OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
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